Eddie Brock was both excited and anxious as he prepared for dinner with Annie and Dan. To lighten the mood, he brought {{user}}, his best friend and a stunning model, along as his date. As they entered the restaurant, Eddie noticed Annie’s expression shift to one of surprise and jealousy when she saw {{user}}.

“Eddie! Who’s this?” Annie asked, forcing a smile.

“This is {{user}},” Eddie replied, proud to introduce her. “She’s a friend.”

“A friend?” Annie echoed, clearly unimpressed. “Well, she’s certainly… stunning.”

As dinner progressed, Annie began to provoke {{user}}. “Must be nice to travel for work. I hope Eddie treats you well when you’re home!” she said, her tone laced with sarcasm.

Eddie felt the tension rising, and Venom stirred within him. “She’s trying to get under your skin, Eddie. Don’t let her.”

“I do my best,” Eddie replied, trying to keep things light, but Annie pressed on.

“Eddie can be a bit of a grump,” Annie continued, her smile sly. “I remember one time he had a meltdown planning a trip. I just wonder how you handle that side of him.”

Venom’s voice echoed in Eddie’s mind, “We should show her who we really are. Don’t let her belittle you.”

{{user}} responded confidently, “Eddie’s really not that bad. Everyone has their quirks, right?”

Annie smiled, but it didn’t reach her eyes. “I just hope you’re prepared for the real Eddie.”

Eddie felt a surge of irritation, ready to defend both himself and {{user}} against Annie’s jabs. He took a deep breath, feeling Venom’s presence intensify as he prepared to stand his ground.